Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology for Wastewater Treatment
In this course you will learn about this innovative solution for wastewater treatment, including the functionality of and (biological) mechanisms behind the Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology.
Delft University of Technology
IWA members get 10% discount on this course
Starts
Oct 01, 2025
Language
EnglishCertification
Accredited by CIWEM: 35 CPD creditsDuration:7 weeks
4 - 6 hours per weekCourse Type
OnlineMember fee: €895.50
Standard fee: €995.00
Course Description
In this course you will learn about this innovative solution for wastewater treatment, including the functionality of and (biological) mechanisms behind the Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology. Besides learning all about the history of, the latest developments and the ins and outs of this technology from the inventors themselves, the instructors will answer your questions and help you to make a basic design of a wastewater treatment plant based on AGS technology. The course includes online video excursions to different AGS treatment plants and the experiences of operators, policy makers and innovators from water authorities using this technology. Additionally, the course offers a basic design sheet for an AGS treatment plant, and you will be able to share your questions on the discussion forum and get help in your choices from your fellow participants and the course team!
The course is delivered over a period of 9 weeks (including 2-week break), with an estimated effort of 4 – 6 hours per week, and it is accredited by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Participants who successfully complete this course will earn a professional education certificate and be entitled to 35 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits as well.
IWA Members can avail a 10% discount on the ConnectPlus platform!
Course Audience
Water professionals (engineers or consultants) from the industry; technologists and innovators from water authorities, municipalities and national governments; policy makers and anyone interested in gaining in-depth knowledge of AGS. The course will enhance the careers of those already in the water treatment and supply industry and the prospects of those wishing to enter it.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
- explain the basics of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) technology
- describe the differences between the activated sludge and AGS
- explain the microbial conversions in AGS
- calculate conversion rates of aerobic granular sludge processes and the dimensions of aerobic granular sludge reactors
- explain and design process control strategies for AGS processes
- decide on the advantages and disadvantages of the technology in your own situation
- create a simple design of an AGS wastewater treatment plant
Learning Format
Related IWA Specialist Groups
Chemical Industries
The group identifies water pollution problem areas and defines technologies for solutions; a clearinghouse for technical information worldwide on industrial waste management especially focusing on chemical industry related wastes.
Chemical industries generate large amounts of industrial wastewater with its own characteristics, which brings difficulty to treat or reuse for conservation of natural resources. Currently the chemical Industries face a new challenge regarding its sustainable development and production with environmental compatibility.
Sound management of toxic chemicals is one of the major global concerns for our future chemical industries. Many developed countries have introduced open activities on chemicals generated by industries such as Regulation of Pollutant Release and Transfer Register. These activities promote chemical industries to attain a higher level of water and waste management for toxic chemicals.
The group represents the core platform for issue-based interaction on scientific, technical and regulation topics. Due to chemical industries naturally producing large amount chemical waste, needs more innovative solution, which is of upmost importance to search for such inter-disciplinary water technology and advanced regulation to provide cost effective sustainable solutions to chemical industries.
Microbial Ecology and Water Engineering
This SG aims to advance the rational engineering of open microbial systems in the water cycle using emerging technologies and concepts in microbial ecology. Through research, dissemination, and collaboration with practitioners worldwide, MEWE addresses critical water sector challenges. The current focus includes understanding microbial diversity’s role in water systems and fostering industry collaboration for innovative solutions. MEWE supports links between IWA and ISME and collaborates with related specialist groups, such as the Biofilm SG. The group also presents the Ardern-Lockett award and it is involved in the WBE Surveillance Cluster.